Ken Nash
Born: 7/14/1888 in Weymouth, MA, USA
Died: 2/16/1977 in Epsom, NH, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-07-04 | Final Game: 1914-10-05
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 140 lbs
Full name: Kenneth Leland Nash
Biography
Ken Nash was a professional baseball player born in 1888, whose career spanned the early 1910s, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player from July 4, 1912, until October 5, 1914, participating in a total of 35 games over his brief tenure in the league.
During his career, Nash recorded 18 hits, contributing to a batting average of .243. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 6 runs and exhibited a mix of offensive skills typical of the time. He notably did not attempt any stolen bases, suggesting a more conservative approach on the base paths. Though his time in Major League Baseball was limited, Nash’s participation in the sport during this evolving era remains a part of baseball's rich history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 74 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 0.243 | 0.325 | 0.311 | 0.636 | 79.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 11 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.174 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | STL | NL | 24 | 51 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0.275 | 79.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 6 | 0 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 2 |
| 3B | 10 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| SS | 11 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CLE | SS | 8 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| 1914 | SLN | 2B | 6 | 0 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 2 |
| 1914 | SLN | 3B | 10 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1914 | SLN | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 9 |
| Shortstop | 9 |
| Center Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence | RI | 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912 |